New York's governor wants to delay a landmark climate law. That could cost households thousands in energy bills

"Delaying the law would cost New Yorkers nearly $9,000 on their energy bills per household over five years, due to the loss of billions of dollars in energy credits or rebates, according to an analysis from NY Renews."

"The proposed rollbacks would mean roughly 150,000 jobs lost statewide, as well as 5,000 premature deaths and 4,000 asthma hospitalizations over the next five years."

"The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act requires cutting greenhouse gas emissions 40% by 2030 and 85% by 2050, making New York one of the first states to enforce such mandates."

Kathy Hochul proposed a delay to New York's 2019 climate law, arguing it would be too costly and worsen utility bills. Opponents, including climate and labor groups, argue that not meeting the law's goals would lead to higher energy bills, job losses, and health issues from pollution. An analysis indicates that delaying the law could cost households nearly $9,000 over five years and result in the loss of 150,000 jobs, 5,000 premature deaths, and 4,000 asthma hospitalizations. The law mandates significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and 2050.

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